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I just got a 2001 subaru forester its done 95000km's. a sticker under the bonnet say's the timing belt was changed at 76,000km's. does the timing belt need to be changed again if not then when? Thanks
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160,000 km major service. Anything over 150,000, think about getting it done, There's a set of bearing and the hydraulic tensioner (sometimes water pump) as well that should be done at the same time.
It has a timing belt. There's a Youtube on how to replace the timing belt for a 2002 Subaru Forester, if you're a self do'er. Your 2001 should be similar or exact to it.
A Friend of mine had a Forrester and I'm sure he was told that the belt should be changed around 90 to 100K as a precaution. You don't want it breaking in the middle of no where. Apparently its a pretty expensive job. I would ring around a few Auto repair shops. 50K seems a bit early for such a job.
The bad thing about Subarus is the close tolerance used in the engines. If the timing belt goes while your driving, it almost will certainly bend every push rod in the head, or worse, costing you 10 times more for repairs. So your taking a gamble whether or not to follow the specs. If you drive it hard, I would take that advice, if not, you should be ok. But still, its a gamble.
Visually check the belt to see if the piece you found was indeed from the belt. If so you should replace it ASAP If you dont you might end up stuck on the side of the road or worse! The belt drives the power steering pump the alternator the A/C and several other things.
should be an A W D fuse under the bonnet or Dash,check google or forum for easy answer can be done just cant remember where its located,but pretty sure under hood(bonnet) look hard
The timing belt on this car should done based on which ever comes first recommended mileage or time basis. If this car has the 2.5 litter Engine I would recommendchanging it ASAP. The 2.5L engine is What is referred to as an interference engine which means that if the timing belt breaks the pistons will slap the valves rendering the engine useless. Keep in mind a timing belt is made only of rubber and nylon cord it is not uncommon for them to fail before the recommended service intervel
To replace the timing belt back guard you will have to remove both pulleys.There is a small bolt under each pulley holding the belt guard Use a large socket to hold the pulley while you break the bolt loose with a 17mm socket. I have just done this while replacing my head gaskets due to coolant boiling from the gasket leak.
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